Today at 1:29 pm Pingree Grove & Countryside responded to a Motorcycle Accident at Plank Rd and Rt 20. On arrival personnel found a Motorcycle and a Box Truck Accident, with one patient. The Patient was transported to the Hospital. Rt 20 and Plank Rd were closed in both directions for an investigation.

Responding From Pingree:
-Engine 1214
-Engine 1213
-Ambulance 1253
-Chief 1201
-Chief 1202... (Full Story & Photos)

Saturday, we held Extrication Training for all of our Candidates and Shift Personnel. Scene size-up, vehicle stabilization, hazerd mitigation, patient care, door and roof removal as well as dash roll up were all covered.
Thank You to Schock's Towing for the facility and Vehicles!... (Full Story & Photos)

Saturday Pingree Grove & Countryside responded to 10 Calls for Service, 6 of the call were between 9:13 and 10:21 am.

-6:58 am Ambulance Request: Ambulance 1253 and Engine 1213.
-9:13 am Fire Alarm: Engine 1214 and Chief 1201.
-9:20 am Lockout: Engine 1214
-9:21 am Ambulance Request: Ambulance 1251 and Hampshire Engine 1411
-9:55 am ... (Full Story & Photos)

So far it has been a Busy Year for Tornados in Illinois.... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, all of our shifts conducted a Walkthrough of the Cambridge Lakes Charter School. Building construction, layout, utilities, fire protection systems, water supply, life safety hazards and emergency response were all discussed.... (Full Story & Photos)